Evo X - On the Streets, In Your Garages

After the long wait, the highly anticipated Evo X has already hit local showrooms (at least here on the west coast).

Some pics of the X as South Coast Mitsubishi

Some pics of one lucky SOB that has both an Evo IX and an Evo X

Evo X Dyno Numbers Are In

The good people at vivid racing are among the first to get the Evo X (which, btw, just hit our shores) onto the dyno. The preliminary numbers? 232hp/256 ft/lbs of torque. This was done on a Mustang dyno which reads a little lower than your average Dynojet. In a nutshell, the numbers are slightly higher than those of the previous Evo IX, but keep in mind this new motor has a few hundred pounds more Evo to haul around.

Evo X Pricing Details

Evolutionm user Steve@toplevelauto has posted some useful pricing details for the upcoming (and highly anticipated) Evo X.

1. The 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X will come to the U.S. in two trimlines: The GSR & the MR.
A. The GSR will only be available in a 5 speed manual gearbox.
B. The GSR will come in one of two ways: Base A00 package and a 'sight, sound & wing' A04 package.
a. The GSR will be available in 5 colors:
i. Wicked White
ii. Cool Silver
iii. Rally Red
iv. Graphite Gray
v. A GSR-only Octane Blue (which replaces Electric Blue and is not as metallic)

b. The A00 package GSR will come with halogen headlamps and the MSRP is priced at $35,000~
c. The A04 'SSW' package will add on HIDs, a 650 Rockford sound system and the rear wing spoiler. No detail on cost.
C. The MR will only be available in a TC-SST transmission.
D. The MR will come in one of two ways: Base A13 package and an 'luxury' A12 package.
a. The MR will be available in 5 colors:
i. Wicked White
ii. Cool Silver
iii. Rally Red
iv. Graphite Gray
v. An MR-only Phantom Black (which replaces Tarmac Black and has gold metallic flake in it)
b. The A13 package MR will come with HIDs, color coded trimmings and upgraded wheels, suspension and rear wing & starts at $40,000~
c. The A12 'luxury' package will include a 30GB HDD MMCS Navigation system, FAST key, bluetooth, cruise control, climate control, etc...

Modified Evo X Picture Thread

Oh, the possibilities. There's a great thread forming over at Evolutionm showcasing pictures of modded X's found in the wild.

Evolution X GSR By Arc

Enter the tuners. The tenth iteration of the iconic japanese rallybred sports sedan is barely reaching our shores and the JDM wizards of automotive technocery have already been unleashed to do their magic. Famous for their masterful use of titanium (currently renamed to unobtanium as Aerospace and Boeing have bought out titanium stock around the world), Arc has performed the first generation of tweaks to the new Mitsubishi. Personally, I think the wheels are a bit over the top - though fitting if Mitsubishi is aiming for a different demographic. Click on the pic for more pictures.

Evo X Slower than Predecessor?

Evolutionm user EzeE1o has sparked an interested debate pontificating on the weight (and subsequently, performance) disparity between the upcoming Lancer Evolution X and the outgoing Evo IX. From several magazine reviews, the gyst is this: The X's advanced drivetrain and chassis wizardry would get you around corners faster with less skill, but in a balls to the wall straight line drag race, it's Evo IX FTW.

Evo X Makes Appearance at JDM Dealerships

Any day now. Thats what I've been telling myself when I cruise the streets and still see an astonishing lack of brand new X's fresh off the truck.

NASIOC member Paulie sends us a load of snaps from his buddy in the motherland. Follow the link to see a ton more pics. It's nice to finally see the new Evo out in the wild - to get to see the final-for-sale production quality fit and finish rather than all the concept and touched up magazine photos.